All items tagged with reference monitor (9)

Neumann Expands Portfolio with NDH 30 Open-Back Headphones

May 11, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Neumann Expands Portfolio with NDH 30 Open-Back Headphones

When German studio specialist Neumann.Berlin introduced its first Neumann-branded headphones in 2019, it was certainly a bold move, given the company's reputation in the microphone and studio monitors segment. And the use of headphones for monitoring was not as popular as it is three years later. The company seems determined to leverage that opportunity and now introduces the NDH 30, open-back headphones as a new reference-class studio design for the most demanding applications.

Audeze Reveals New LCD-5 Flagship Reference Headphones

September 20, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze Reveals New LCD-5 Flagship Reference Headphones

Audeze announced a new reference over-ear, open-back headphone design to expand its premium LCD range, the Audeze LCD-5 ($4,500). Audeze says the LCD-5 sets a new standard for accuracy using a new planar magnetic driver design with the company's own patent-pending Parallel Uniforce voice coils and new magnet assembly. A solution that the company hopes will appeal equally to high-end enthusiasts and audio engineers looking for a reference listening solution.

Genelec to Redefine Headphone Monitoring with Aural ID Software Technology

March 27, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Genelec to Redefine Headphone Monitoring with Aural ID Software Technology

Genelec, a global reference in active monitors for studio applications, announced what the Finish company describes as "a significant first step in improving the trustworthiness of headphone listening," through the introduction of its new Aural ID software. The technology is the result of a development effort initiated in 2017, in joint-venture between Finnish HRTF modeling specialists IDA Audio and headphone calibration experts Hefio Oy to develop personal optimization for headphones.

Sonarworks Reference 4 Software Adds 26 New Headphone Calibration Profiles

April 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sonarworks Reference 4 Software Adds 26 New Headphone Calibration Profiles

The innovative audio software developers from Sonarworks announced that it's Reference 4 software has added 26 new headphone calibration profiles, supporting additional models from AKG, Audio-Technica, Beyerdynamic, Bose, HyperX, Master & Dynamics, Philips, Plantronics, Sennheiser and Sony. The revolutionary monitoring software — which is able to deliver a true reference standard almost anywhere — now includes 150 headphone calibration profiles.

IK Multimedia Now Shipping iLoud Micro Monitor Super-Nearfield Reference System

November 29, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

IK Multimedia Now Shipping iLoud Micro Monitor Super-Nearfield Reference System

Is it possible to design really affordable compact desktop monitors with reference listening characteristics? That was the challenge for IK Multimedia, and the result is the new iLoud Micro Monitor system, a “super-nearfield” solution originally unveiled at NAMM 2016. These ultra-compact monitors deliver ultra-accurate linear frequency response, best-in-class bass and the smallest footprint making them ideal for audio production everywhere.

New beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO Reference Class Headphones

July 28, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO Reference Class Headphones

beyerdynamic anticipated it’s newest professional headphone, the DT 1990 PRO, to be launched officially during the IFA 2016 show, in Berlin. The newest chapter in the acclaimed DT PRO studio series (DT 770 PRO, DT 880 PRO, DT 990 PRO, and DT 1770 PRO), the DT 1990 PRO is said to deliver absolute precision with reproducible results, whether in the studio or for personal use. Once again, this new beyerdynamic open back model uses new-generation Tesla transducers, creating a reference system for both studio work and audio enthusiasts.

Fostex Brings New Speaker System And Hi Fi Headphones to RMAF/Can Jam

October 10, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Fostex Brings New Speaker System And Hi Fi Headphones to RMAF/Can Jam

Debuting at this year’s Rocky Mountain Audio Festival/Can Jam show will be the new PX-5HS Hi-Fi speaker system and model TH500RP headphones from Fostex. Based on Fostex’ best selling studio monitor headphones T-series, the TH500RP are premium planar type headphones designed for hi fi audio listening. The PX-5HS is a 2-way Active Hi-Fi Speaker System, based on the Fostex professional reference monitor PX-5, carefully tuned to to deliver comfortably natural and clear sound to any listening room.

ATC launches SCM20ASL Pro (V2) Active and SCM20PSL Pro Passive Reference Nearfield Monitors

September 3, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

ATC launches SCM20ASL Pro (V2) Active and SCM20PSL Pro Passive Reference Nearfield Monitors

The new ATC SCM20ASL Pro (V2) and SCM20PSL Pro monitors are ideally suited to critical nearfield listening applications in all control rooms, LCR surround monitoring in small-to-medium control rooms, and surround channels in medium-to-large control rooms. According to ATC, the new monitors allow more consistent results and reduced listening fatigue.

PreSonus Ships Ultra-Compact E4-5 Studio Reference Monitor

December 18, 2013 by audioXpress Staff

PreSonus Ships Ultra-Compact E4-5 Studio Reference Monitor

PreSonus is shipping the ultra-compact Eris E4.5 studio reference monitor, the third model in the Eris series of two-way monitor speakers announced one year ago, at the NAMM 2013. As with the Eris E5 and E8, the E4.5 can be user-adjusted to the acoustic space, allowing to create a more accurate listening environment or to simulate different common listening environments.